Our Safari Guides

Guides

Michael Lorentz

Michael is passionate about wildlife, the wilderness and elephants in particular. Many share this feeling and have joined Michael on safari; often walking with a herd of African elephants through Botswana's Okavango Delta.

Michael was born in South Africa in 1966 and knew from an early age that his true vision of life could only be found where he was able to explore the vast playground of the African wilderness. His bush career started in the Timbavati Game Reserve South Africa, where he trained under the legendary tracker, Jack Matabula.

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Client Testimonials

I have travelled widely throughout the world and extensively in Africa. I first met Benson Siyawareva in November 2001 and I can honestly say that he is one of the most experienced and enthusiastic guides that you could hope to meet. His attitude is always professional, but he puts you at ease immediately with a great smile and a warm laugh. To be able to walk with Benson in the bush, following spore and sneaking up on big game, is one of life's great experiences. It is also an education, as he tells you about the medicinal use of plants as well as helping you identify the birds, insects and mammals. I look forward with relish to my next African safari with Benson. I know it will be special!
Nigel Jones, Managing Director, Ornitholidays, UK

What can I say about the best guide in Southern Africa? Benson, your intimate knowledge of the local wildlife meant that a memorable trip to Africa became that much more special and I came home not only with some superb photographs but wonderful memories as well. Benson, you are the best!
Malcolm, NSW, Australia

I have been privileged to have been on safari with Benson, his knowledge, empathy, professionalism and integrity re nature and wildlife is second to none. If you only ever do one safari, it should be with Benson.
Sarah, South Africa

We have had the most fantastic safari in Botswana. The game viewing was out of this world. We had a great guide in Benson his knowledge of the country and animals and all the little things we learnt, like the birds and insects, the plants and trees made the holiday so much more interesting and we all laughed a lot! Many thanks for a holiday of a lifetime, we will be back....
Vicky, Edinburgh, UK

In 2000, I travelled to South Africa and Botswana on safari and was privileged to have Benson as a guide - this man knows everything, and I mean everything, about every animal, bird, tree, whatever. He is great fun as well as an exceptional safari teacher and I only wish I could have had him as guide at every safari lodge of my trip. Benson is just the BEST!!
Bev, CT, USA